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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1880
Page
3
No sales figures reached the board this morning due to a telegraph line break. The stock report for San Francisco is pending until communications are restored.
Local intralence reports C. W. Hymer, set for execution on the 27th instants, learned last Tuesday the Board of Pardons refused to commute his sentence. He sank into despair, lashed out at guards, refused food, and tore at his clothing. The Sheriff informed him to prepare for death, and Hymer briefly calmed, apologizing to the Sheriff and requesting sustenance.
Mrs. Harry Oswald travels to Colton California to visit relatives. George L. Eames of Stone House reports heavy cattle losses in winter. M. Bonnifield and J. Bloscom visit California friends. Mrs J A Hill, residing in Paradise, was said to be near death. Mr and Mrs Dandaroux visited the Valley to see her amid hopes illness is not as serious as feared.
This is the day for consummation of the sale of the Bullion of Paradise Company's property to an eastern company if it occurs.
A commissioner yesterday gathered evidence in the County Clerk's office for the Pierce versus Welch dispute from Paradise. A price list at Levey & Co's is being issued.
James W Thompson, 28, a Unionville resident and veteran, died after a two week pneumonia illness. Born in 1812 in Schuyler County Illinois, he served in an Illinois regiment in the Civil War and later worked as an engineer in Unionville Humboldt County before moving to Tuncarora. He was highly regarded, with many friends, and his funeral was held under Odd Fellows auspices where he was a member.
A Eureka letter to J B Allen reports strong prospects for IX L mining as Bayfield Co posts assays led by R B Day of Ora vara. Highest results reach 1700 silver and 3300 gold per ton totaling 5000. Kellogg sells 10000 tons to Paradise partners at 1 per ton with two years for extraction. Goetthus predicts IX L will stir mining activity as funded parties plan a furnace and coal supply.
Senator Slater of Oregon introduced a bill to grant the Astoria and Winnemucca Railroad Company rights of way through the Willamette Valley and southeastern Oregon to Winnemucca. It proposes paying one dollar per acre for lands disposed of in even sections within the tract, with payments as 20 mile rail sections are completed. Lands are open to homestead and pre-emption entries and private entries at 2.50 per acre for up to 180 acres per person, except timber and mountainous lands allowing 820 acres.
The season remains cool with snow that fell the night before last vanishing swiftly. Dealers report a chilly atmosphere and joke about a weather clerk coordinating conditions.
A two hundred strong expedition led by Dr Ordway, described as refined Boston society, is en route to the coast and expected to pass through here next Sunday unless delayed by unforeseen events.
One of George Baker's teams departed yesterday for Silver City loaded by Levy & Co with 15 000 pounds of merchandise. The same firm loaded one of Alex Wise's teams today for the same destination with 20 000 pounds of merchandise.
Over one hundred emigrants moved east last evening while about as many headed west today, signaling a busy migration period through the region.
Special locals announce Professor Alston will host a grand concert and lecture on Modern Spiritualism at Oriental Hall for all classes. Admission is free and the event begins Saturday evening at 7 PM sharp. Levy & Co. open today with the largest dry goods stock in the state, promising fresh daily arrivals.
A historical advertisement extols Aven Catharric Pris as the best family purgative. It credits universal adoption by physicians and civilized nations, lauds its vegetable nature, and promises safe, mild, and effective digestion support for all ages especially children and weakened constitutions.
The account describes General Grant mingling with citizens near Battery Street, asking for a match as a gas light burst nearby. He reportedly lit a cigar and rode the cars, delivering a lighthearted, improvised moment amid the urban scene.
New shipment of groceries received by C Crescweth at his cash store. Customers may buy seven pounds of brown sugar or six pounds of white sugar for one dollar. Store warns it has fresh stock, not shopworn or defunct goods. mh30-tf
The agency for Frederickaburg Beer has been secured in this town and will be on tap at the Bisary Saloon opposite the Court. The announcement highlights the leverage and excitement surrounding the brand without intoxication.
Two steady men skilled in sheep herding sought for steady employment and good wages. Apply to Jounx Gormer at the Sonoma Ranch.
An old advertisement asserts Levy & Co's meal is superior to competitors like Raking Powder. It promotes their powder as free of certain additives and suggests it will improve a man’s appeal with his partner, implying social benefits.
Launches and tables for weddings picnics balls and parties at short notice at the Depot Bakery and Restaurant opposite the Depot. A four room partially furnished house on Fourth Street for terms apply to W. Ruse. The most popular fragrant perfume Machmetwh sold by C. DeSaussene Druggist Winnemucca Nev. Brown Bread at all times at Doc's Lessen Syanpy.
Promotional note asks why people shop Levy & Co's store and answers that it offers cheap goods for cash. The line promotes the store as the best place to get bargains and emphasizes cash purchases.
German Syrup is the prescription of Th. A. Boschee a celebrated German physician. It quickly cures coughs colds and chest troubles by removing the cause and leaving healthy parts. Not experimental it has stood years of use with rising sales. Two million bottles sold yearly. Price 75 cents sample bottle 10 cents.
A notorious New York caterer named ApolpH Grrrzxir advertises cures at the Depot Restaurant for 25 cents and up. He offers seasonally prepared delicacies around the clock and keeps fish and game on hand. The notice also promotes four varieties of seed potatoes for sale at Lovelock Station, Nevada, by Harriss.
The notice advertises CG garden seeds from Chenoweth at his Cash Store on Bridge Street Winne mucca Nevada. It promotes free lunch every night at A. D. Williams Palace Saloon and mentions Frank Fellows Fashion Sample Rooms offering Charles Heidsieck champagne. Dever Bakery delivers fresh bread twice daily, five loaves for 25 venta.
Broad advertisement listing Brown's Household Panacea for pain relief, Brown's Vermifuge for worms, Shiloh's Consumption Cure for lung ailments, and Shiloh's Vitalizer for indigestion and dyspepsia. Claims include double strength, rapid relief, and guaranteed cures with prices 25 cents to 81 dollars, with local druggists C. A. DeSars and DgSaussere named.
Odd ad notes nightly offerings of fresh oysters and celery at Doc's. A listed phone contact appears for a boxing five and a bread product priced at twenty five cents, though details are garbled.
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